Israeli Forces Intensify Military Operations in Southern Syria
Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in southern Syria, conducting both ground incursions and aerial patrols over the provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, reports 24brussels.
On Friday, Israeli military vehicles entered the village of Al-Samadaniyya al-Sharqiya, raiding a civilian home, according to Syrian state media. This follows a similar operation on Thursday in the village of Ruwaihinah, where two Syrian citizens were detained. Earlier in the week, Israeli airstrikes in the vicinity of Damascus resulted in the deaths of several Syrian soldiers.
Recent figures indicate that since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, Israel has carried out over 954 airstrikes in Syria and 421 ground incursions, occupying approximately 200 square kilometers of territory. Critics are raising concerns about the implications of these military actions.
Updated Israeli airstrikes against southern Damascus, Syria. At least four strikes recorded
▫️Since Assad fell 8 months ago, Israel has carried out:
➖954 airstrikes in Syria
➖421 ground incursions
➖occupied about 200 km² of territory
In a significant policy announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined plans for a demilitarized zone stretching from the occupied Golan Heights to the governorate of Suwayda. Netanyahu asserts that this initiative aims to safeguard the Druze community and establish a humanitarian corridor. However, critics argue that the plan risks entrenching Israeli control over Syrian territory and could exacerbate regional tensions.
In the wake of these developments, the transitional government in Damascus, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has condemned Israel’s actions as violations of Syrian sovereignty. The international community is watching closely, with increased scrutiny on Israel’s expanded presence in the Golan Heights, where reports indicate that the demilitarized buffer zone established under the 1974 disengagement agreement has been breached.
As military activity escalates, so do concerns over potential violations of international law, highlighting the precarious situation in the region.
